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Padley, a domestic-level fighter coming off a career-best win over Mark Chamberlain at Wembley in September, was fit for the task and gave a very good account of himself. But there would be no fairytale ending as he was ultimately outclassed by the surgical southpaw from Newark, New Jersey, getting dropped three times (all on body shots) before his corner threw in the towel after nine completed rounds. Already a three-division world champion at 27, Stevenson retains the WBC’s lightweight strap for a second time while improving to 23-0 with 11 knockouts.
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Hello and welcome to the Venue Riyadh for tonight’s light-heavyweight blockbuster. The stage is set for one of the biggest rematches in recent boxing history as Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) defends all four major light heavyweight titles against Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs). Both men are here to sort out unfinished business after their thrilling October showdown, which saw Beterbiev shade a majority decision to unify the WBA, WBO, WBC and IBF belts at 175lb.
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That first encounter lived up to the sky-high expectations that preceded it. Beterbiev, known for his brutal knockout power, managed to narrowly get by on points, but the scorecards (114-114, 115-113, and 116-112) left plenty of room for debate with both fighters believing they had done enough to win. Four months later and with everything back on the line, the rematch offers both men a chance to settle the score for good.
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For Beterbiev, tonight’s fight is about proving that his win wasn’t a matter of good fortune or favorable judging. Unbeaten in 21 outings with 20 wins coming by knockout, the Russian-Canadian is one of boxing’s most feared punchers. His strategy would appear to be simple: apply relentless pressure, cut off the ring and land those devastating power shots. “I want to defend my belts,” Beterbiev said in a calm, businesslike tone during the pre-fight press conference. Despite the debate around their first clash, he remains unfazed by critics questioning the outcome. His mission tonight? Leave no doubt by delivering a more decisive victory.
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In the other corner, Bivol carries the hunger of a man who feels robbed of his rightful place at the top. Renowned for his defensive skill and ring IQ – ask Canelo Álvarez – the 34-year-old Russian is determined to adjust his game plan and reclaim the WBA title he lost so narrowly. “Thank you to Beterbiev for giving me a rematch,” Bivol said, adding that his drive to win burns brighter than ever. Known for his technical brilliance and sharp combinations, Bivol believes small tactical changes could tip the balance in his favor this time.
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In the co-main event, a shake-up has added some fresh intrigue. Originally set to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF interim heavyweight title, Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs) will now face Martin Bakole (21-1, 16 KOs) after Dubois withdrew due to illness. According to the WBO, the winner of this bout will become the mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk’s heavyweight championship – raising the stakes significantly for both fighters. Bakole, stepping in on short notice, brings raw power and momentum, while Parker looks to continue re-establishing himself as a legitimate title contender.
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The main event should kick off in a little more than an hour’s time. Plenty more to come between now and then.
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Just another undercard match before the main event. What was supposed to be a shot for Joseph Parker's IBF heavyweight title has been turned into a must-have challenger status battle as Daniel DuBois withdrew from Saturday's fight due to medical issues. Instead, Parker faces Martin Bacall, another slow alternative who is eager to seize this unexpected opportunity.
“The show continues. It's not just boxing, it's in life,” Parker told Sky Sports. “Things happen. You need to adapt to the situation.”
DuBois promoter Frank Warren had not confirmed the fighter's status before measuring Friday, but on Thursday he said DuBois was “assessed by doctors.” This opened the door to Bacoll, who posted a video from Kinshasa, Congo, and said, “I think it will shock the world tomorrow. Boxers are like soldiers. Whenever you ask them to go to war, always ready. It's done.”
Currently, the line does not have a world title, but the stakes remain high. The WBO has announced that the winner of tonight's clash will become a must-have challenger for the heavyweight championship at Oleksandr Usyk.
Former WBO champion Parker (35-3, 23 KOS) captured the belt in 2016 by beating Andy Lewis JR, but lost to Anthony Joshua 15 months later. He's keen on another opportunity at the top. “I fight anyone and anyone,” Parker said. “Thank you to Martin for intervening. He is a tough fighter and I look forward to this challenge.”
Bacall (21-1, 16 Cos), known for his size and power, last fought in August, halting Jarred Anderson's hot American outlook in the fifth round in Los Angeles. He was over 280 pounds for that fight and promised to bring the same strength.
As the fighters wait for the ring walk, here is Donald McRae's sit-down interview with Parker this week.
Stevenson holds the title in a 9th round TKO
Shakur Stevenson defended the WBC lightweight title with a nine-round TKO for the UK's Josh Padley. This is the widely expected outcome of Padry, 29, after fighting with four days of notice when his scheduled opponent, Floyd Scofield, was forced to withdraw due to illness. Yorkshire electrician Padry chased a potential life-changing opportunity by jumping the bird into Riyadh after completing his shift on Wednesday.
Padry, a domestic level fighter who won a career-high victory at Mark Chamberlain at Wembley in September, gave a very good explanation of himself, worthy of this task. However, the end of the fairytale as he was eventually outclassed from Newark, New Jersey, and after completing nine rounds, Corner threw a towel and then dropped three times (all in body shots) There is no. Already a 27-three world champion, Stephenson holds the WBC lightweight strap for the second time, improving to 23-0 with 11 knockouts.
preamble
Hello, welcome to the venue, Riyadh, for tonight's light-class blockbuster. The stage is one of the biggest rematches in recent boxing history, as Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 Kos) defends all four major lightweight heavyweight titles against Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs). is set to. Both men are here to sort out their unfinished business after a thrilling October showdown. This saw a majority decision to unify the WBA, WBO, WBC and IBF belts at 175 pounds.
That first encounter met the expectations of the sky that preceded it. Known for his brutal knockout power, Betterviev managed to get through narrowly at the point, but the scorecards (114-114, 115-113, and 116-112) were enough for them to win It left both fighters who believe it was a debate. Four months later, with everything back on the line, the rematch offers both men the opportunity to settle their scores forever.
For Betterviev, tonight's fight is to prove that his victory is not a matter of fortune or favorable jury. The Russian Canadian, undefeated on 21 outings and 20 wins in knockouts, is one of boxing's most feared punchers. His strategy seems simple. Put in relentless pressure, cut off the rings and land those devastating power shots. “I want to protect my belt,” Betterviev said in a gentle, business tone at a pre-match press conference. Despite discussions about their initial conflict, he remains frank with critics questioning the outcome. His mission tonight? There is no doubt about giving a more decisive victory.
In the other corner, Bibolu carries the hunger of a man who feels he has been robbed of his rightful place at the summit. He is famous for his defensive skills and Ring IQ. Ask Canelo Alvarez – The 34-year-old Russian is determined to adjust his game plan and narrowly retrieve the WBA title he lost. “Thank you for giving Beterbiev a rematch,” Bivol said. Known for his technical brilliance and sharp combination, Bivol believes that small tactical changes could potentially lean the balance in his favor this time.
In the joint main event, Shakeup added a fresh plot. Originally he was planning to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF interim heavyweight title. Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs) faces Martin Bacall (21-1, 16 KOs) after DuBois retreated due to illness. According to WBO, the winner of this match will be the mandatory challenger for the heavyweight championship at Oleksandr Usyk. Bakol intervene in a short period of time to bring raw power and momentum, but Parker appears to continue reestablishing himself as a legal title candidate.
The main event must be kicked off in at least an hour. Sometimes there's a lot to do.
Brian will be here soon. In the meantime, Donald McRae looks like tonight's co-owner.
